Yarra Valley wines from Coldstream Hills
Shiraz
The Yarra Valley has built a strong reputation for cool climate Shiraz. The Coldstream Hills Shiraz is no exception, with attractive red berry fruit characters and spice evident. Made from a selection of low yielding north facing vineyards in the Lower Yarra Valley, this wine undergoes fifteen months in new (up to 35%) and used French oak.
In some years, (from 2005) a small percentage of co-fermentation with Viognier may be carried out as part of the overall blend.
There is an emphasis here on varietal fruit and length of flavour, which the cool climate bestows on each grape variety. The Yarra Valley wines are designed to be enjoyed upon release & are attractive when young, but will certainly reward careful cellaring.
When the Yarra Valley and Reserve wines of the same vintage are tasted next to each other, the difference will be immediately obvious, yet the wines (and all Coldstream Hills wines) have a family resemblance.